Budget breakdown: A cuppa's worth of tax cuts, free GPs & cheaper pints

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down his fourth—and possibly final—Federal Budget.   There are tax cuts, energy bill relief, and cheaper medicines on offer. The government's pitching it as a win for everyday Australians ... but is it really?  And with back-to-back surpluses turning into a decade-long deficit, is this an election-friendly budget or a real plan for economic stability? In this special budget episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou and Tara Cassidy break down what you need to know and how it affects you.  Further listening from the headlines: We're being promised free GP visits. What's the catch? is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Can Australia afford free university? is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. How MDMA freed Kate from PTSD is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Panda Propaganda: Why China is sending us diplomacy bears is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.